Syracuse Football's Nike jerseys have been delayed due to production errors

Syracuse, NY – Syracuse football fans have to wait a bit longer to buy a jersey with the team's basic orange color.

Syracuse AD John Wildhack said in the Syracuse Sports Podcast to Brent Ax of syracuse.com Wednesday that the orange and white jerseys were moved to a later this year due to a production error at Nike.

"There was a production problem with the orange and white jerseys regarding delivery," Wildhack said. "You mispronounced the font in the numbers ̵

1; and that's not only the case in Syracuse, but also in the industry, so we went back and said it's unacceptable."

"I will not say all that, What is not authentic in the market for our fans. We will probably offer the orange and white for sale – they should be available sometime in October. Not ideal, but we also want to make sure that what we bring to the market is the right one Really authentic.

The lack of an orange jersey option has been a big disappointment to the fans in the past. A mid-August retail release was the original destination for all three options – navy, orange, white – jersey. [19659002] The navy jersey is currently available for purchase.

Syracuse announced the new look at an event at the Turning Stone Lava Nightclub in June. For the 2019 season, three uniforms and no blue helmets are offered.

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The Init All reactions to the release have been positive, though many have pointed to the similarities with Cleveland Brown's uniforms.

"It is to respect our past and at the same time boldly look to the future." … Respect the past, "said Wildhack at the revelation." There are the classics, right? The classics never go out of fashion. But how do you build on it, update it and make it timely? "

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